Shahapur, Karnataka

Shahapur is a city and taluka headquarter located in the Yadgir district of Indian state of Karnataka. Shahapur is 597 km north of Bangalore and well connected by road to Gulbarga (70 km), Hyderabad (240 km), Bidar (160 km), Raichur (90 km) and Yadgir (32 km).

Shahapur
Sagaranadu
Town
Shahapura Taluk Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk
Shahapura Taluk Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk
Shahapur is located in Karnataka
Shahapur
Shahapur
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16.7°N 76.83°E / 16.7; 76.83
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictYadagiri
Lok Sabha ConstituencyRaichur
Elevation
428 m (1,404 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total53,366
Languages
 • Officialಕನ್ನಡ
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
585223
Telephone code08479
Vehicle registrationKA 33
Websitewww.shahapuracity.mrc.gov.in
Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk
Shahapur Taluk Zilla Panchayat Map before creation of Wadgera Taluk

Geography

Shahapur is located at 16.7°N 76.83°E / 16.7; 76.83.[1] It has an average elevation of 428 metres (1404 feet).

Demographics

As per the 2011 Indian census, Shahapur had a population of 57,129. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Shahapur has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 65.38% and also lower than the state literacy which is 67%: shahapur male literacy is 61%, and female literacy is 43%. In Shahapur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Shahapur is a Muslim-majority city in Karnataka with 20% Hindus.

About

The Town Municipal Council (TMC) Shahapur was constituted in 1954 and this TMC is upgraded (in 2015) as a (CMC) (City Municipal Council). The CMC has 32 wards and an equal number of councillors. Shahapura CMC stretches to an area of 13.65 km2. Summer Temperature as high as 45 -43 degree Celsius and Winter Temp-27 degree Celsius

Name

As per the mythology, the old name of Shahapur was "Sagar". In support of this name there is historical evidence such as the sobriquet of the Vijayanagara Kingdom's last ruler Ramaraya (son-in-law of Srikrishna Devaraya), who was also called "Sagara Sankramanaraya". After the Muslim attack, the name of the city was changed to Nusratabad. As per historians after the attack "Sagar "village is shifted to the other side of the hill line and the original Sagar has been abandoned for some time and was called "Halu Sagar". As time passes and now it is called as "Hali Sagar" means Old Sagar. The area between Krishna and Bhima rivers is called "Sagara Nadu". It consists of Shahapur, Surpur (Shorapur) and Jewargi talukas.

Taluk

The Shahpur Taluka contains thirty-seven panchayat villages:[2]

Climate


Climate data for Shahapura, India
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30.6
(87.1)		 33.4
(92.1)		 36.6
(97.9)		 38.6
(101.5)		 39.4
(102.9)		 34.7
(94.5)		 31.5
(88.7)		 31.4
(88.5)		 31.3
(88.3)		 31.8
(89.2)		 30.4
(86.7)		 29.6
(85.3)		 33.3
(91.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 24
(75)		 26.5
(79.7)		 29.5
(85.1)		 31.9
(89.4)		 32.7
(90.9)		 29.2
(84.6)		 27.1
(80.8)		 26.9
(80.4)		 26.7
(80.1)		 26.8
(80.2)		 24.6
(76.3)		 23.2
(73.8)		 27.4
(81.4)
Average low °C (°F) 17.5
(63.5)		 19.6
(67.3)		 22.5
(72.5)		 25.3
(77.5)		 26.0
(78.8)		 23.8
(74.8)		 22.8
(73.0)		 22.5
(72.5)		 22.2
(72.0)		 21.8
(71.2)		 18.9
(66.0)		 16.8
(62.2)		 21.6
(70.9)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0
(0)		 2
(0.1)		 8
(0.3)		 16
(0.6)		 29
(1.1)		 97
(3.8)		 161
(6.3)		 130
(5.1)		 185
(7.3)		 92
(3.6)		 16
(0.6)		 7
(0.3)		 743
(29.1)
Source: Climate-Data.org - Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India[5]

Tourism attractions
Sleeping Buddha in Shahapur, Karnataka

One of the highlights of this beautiful place is the panoramic view of the surrounding landscape from the top of the fort. The view was truly breathtaking and I could see for miles around. Also near by tourist attractions Siddhalingeshwara Temple, Navagraha temple, Shri Gangadhar Shiva Temple , Laxmi Mata temple etc Many kannada Marathi cinemas shooting place nearby forest area. Best place to visit as one day tourist attraction place.

You must visit : Siddhalingeshwara Temple is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord SHIVA that is situated on a hilltop offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahpur
  2. "Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Shahapur, Yadgir, Karnataka". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013.
  3. "Anabi Population - Yadgir, Karnataka". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016.
  4. "Ibrahimpur Population - Yadgir, Karnataka". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016.
  5. "Climate Table of Shahapura, Karnataka, India". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 31 January 2015.

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